Great painting, the reflection gives an abstract quality - love Adele Ernshaw's site/paintings too - a good way to get turned on to other people's work you wouldn't necessarily come across on your own. . . love her brushwork in the landscapes and the way she paints light - lovely -

I met you in Sedona when you were there Nov. 09. I took the one day work shop - painting a day. I feel like I should sign up for the next one before it fills. I want to tell you what an inspiration you have been for me. Showing me the way and being an example as well. I have been receiveing your Dailys and am impressed. I'm in the process of getting myself together. Your "Parallel Universe" is a beautiful piece! Peace and Blessings, Teresa Beyer

Shelley, the shaker is actually filled with salt. I suppose it's hard to tell with the way the light is hitting it.

Mary, I think the odd number rule is just a guideline - worth breaking if you can make it work. I think, in general, it is more difficult to compose with even numbers, but definitely do-able. My 2 cents anyway. : ) Happy painting!

Happy New Year to you and your family. I am looking forward to what you have in store for us in the coming year. Thanks for a great year filled with beautiful work. The glass and the reflection....wonderful!!

That's interesting; I,too thought the little battle-star shaker was empty. I thought the sepia line at the hip indicated transparency. The shaker's reflection does look full o'salt.

Just talking painting here; maybe the table is a third object. Maybe the difference in values on the shaker makes 2 STACKED objects. Maybe the dynamic negative spaces are the third object. What I wanted to say on first look was 'wow! nice!'

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My name is Carol Marine and I love to paint. As of October 5th, 2006, I have been creating one small painting almost every day and posting them here. Most paintings are for bid on Daily Paintworks starting at $100. To be notified by email about each posting, please click the envelope below.